Written by Chantal Gerge (Student Dietitian Deakin University) It’s no doubt that gut health is all the rage at the moment and it should be! The gut is one of the most important organs in our body and some might even call it our second brain! It does more than just digest the food we …
Written by Chantal Gerge (Student Dietitian Deakin University) Many believe that eating healthy is expensive and that eating healthy on a tight budget is near impossible. We’re here to tell you that it’s NOT! In this article, we will be sharing our top tips to eating healthy, nourishing foods that are physically and mentally satiating …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian) Did you know children consume around a third of their daily energy intake at school? What we pack in their lunchbox plays a crucial role towards their ability to concentrate, learn and play. This can seem like such an overwhelming and daunting task for many parents, but don’t …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Finding the time, energy and motivation to eat healthy and exercise can be difficult at the best of times, especially if you’re a busy mum trying to balance raising active kids and meeting work demands. We tend to neglect ourselves and put our needs on …
Written by Accredited Practising Dietitian Vicki Foord Over the eight years of practising as a clinical Dietitian, I’ve seen countless clients successfully achieve their health and well-being goals. Here are some of the most common nutrition tips I provide in my private practice: Ditch the diets: fad diets might bring rapid weight loss, but you …
Written by Accredited Practising Dietitian Vicki Foord Who doesn’t love working from home? No communiting, no ironing, no packed lunches and best of all, you get to stay in your pyjamas all day (unless you have a Zoom meeting)! But this can also present a new set of challenges, especially when it comes to your …
Written by Vicki Foord (Accredited Practising Dietitian) Do you feel overwhelmed by the enormous amounts of low-fat or no-fat products in the supermarket? What does it actually mean when a product is labelled as “low-fat” or “fat-free”. Some manufacturers make claims that are designed to attract your attention and make you choose their product over …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) With millions of jobs at risk due to the coronavirus pandemic, looking after your health would be the furthest thing from your mind. But it is ABSOLUTELY paramount for you to not only look after your health, but also the health of your loved ones …
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Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) I know, sounds too good to be true right? But there are certain foods that could potentially help speed up your metabolism and accelerate weight loss. Green tea, coffee, chilli, nuts and dairy products have all been touted as “fat-burning” foods. Do these really work? …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Feeling hungry and tired after your workout? Chances are you may not be having the right nutrition. Just like a car needs fuel, your body needs energy to function and exercise. The amount of energy required is different depending on each individual. The three main …
